Chapter 453: Chapter 367: Resurrection of the Skeleton
Qingzi, with victory in sight, surged forward with renewed vigor, unleashing thousands of Sword Qi to utterly destroy the Emperor Pill’s defenses.
The latter let out a mournful cry, filled with unwillingness, as its form shattered and was reduced to a Five-Colored Elixir amidst the dancing flames.
He laughed loudly, "A mere elixir dares to challenge the heavens?"
As he reached for the elixir, a meteor shot towards his back.
"Courting death!"
Qingzi was furious. At this moment, someone dared to launch a sneak attack—truly audacious.
His sword swiftly flew behind him, cleaving the meteor in two, and with killing intent, he gazed upon the Star Race members.
The attacker at the door retreated upon failing, quickly turning to leave.
But Qingzi had already launched a Sword Qi counterattack. The elder from the Star Race groaned, leaving behind a pool of blood as he fled.
Tiezi was momentarily stunned, not expecting anyone to dare to attack the Great Demon Saint.
Just after dealing with this person, a fire snake suddenly surged from below, heading directly for the Emperor Pill.
Qingzi grabbed the fire snake and crushed it on the spot, then forced Yan Cang out from the corner with a casual Sword Qi, leaving his face pale.
"Boy, do you really think I won’t dare to kill you?"
Qingzi, full of killing intent, seized the elixir and turned to glare at Yan Cang, "Tiezi, give me the Universe Box, and then capture him. Today he must pay the price."
Tiezi also realized he hadn’t watched these people closely enough, tossed a box to Qingzi, and rushed to attack.
Qingzi carefully placed the newly reformed Emperor Pill into the box; he had to seal this item, or it might still shapeshift and escape.
"He got lucky with this one."
Shi Kongxuan felt uncomfortable seeing the outcome. Qingzi had always looked down on him, and now their families were at odds. Naturally, he didn’t want Qingzi to acquire the Emperor Pill, such a treasure.
"Is it really that simple?"
Shen Wang sneered.
"What do you mean?"
Shi Kongxuan was puzzled. Suddenly, there was a disturbance inside the palace; the long-dead skeletal remains suddenly moved, the bone claw grabbing Qingzi, who was sealing the elixir. Simultaneously, a phoenix cry sounded, drawing the Earth Fire together to trap the unprepared Qingzi.
"What!"
Qingzi never expected that the skeleton would cause trouble, resurrecting on the spot, instantly engulfed by Earth Fire.
He swung his sword to attack, but the fireballs surrounding him blocked his sword. Their power was only stronger than his.
With a thud, the Alchemy Furnace on the ground flew up, directly throwing him inside. With a clang, the lid fell, treating him as a material for refining.
The flames quickly consumed Qingzi’s body, and the Universe Box in his hand trembled under the firelight, holding the newly sealed Emperor Pill quietly.
But now he was trapped, panic shining in his eyes, angrily shouting, "Damn, this bird had more tricks up its sleeve!"
Tiezi, who was attacking the injured Yan Cang, was also shocked, never expecting that the long-dormant skeleton would revive at this moment, with such powerful force, trapping Qingzi’s Divine Split on the spot.
Yan Cang noticed the change and was surprised, sneering, "Fine, no one gets it."
He turned into flames and quickly fled.
Tiezi also realized the danger, rushed towards the door, but the door suddenly closed.
"No!"
Qingzi roared, trying to rush out before the closure, only to watch helplessly as Yan Cang escaped first while he was blocked by the door.
A flaming bone claw descended, causing Tiezi to vomit blood on the spot.
He struggled to escape the claw’s grasp, but his power was insignificant before the flames, no match at all.
The Fire Phoenix spread its wings with a high-pitched cry, its scorching aura sweeping through the entire palace. Tiezi had no retreat, pressed to the ground with a claw.
The Fire Phoenix bent its head for a peck, Tiezi screamed in pain, injured on the spot, and then under continuous attacks from the skeleton, his body was split in two.
Outside, the crowd originally avoiding the combat aftershocks was so shocked by this unexpected change that they repeatedly retreated.
"What did I just see? That skeleton actually resurrected?"
The Rakshasa Race’s Demon Saint’s eyes widened.
"It must be a trick left by that Phoenix when it was alive, so treacherous."
Shi Yushuo cursed angrily, glad he hadn’t stayed inside, or he wouldn’t have made it out.
"This place is unsuitable for staying, everyone retreat."
He made a decisive decision, not daring to linger.
Inside the palace, the Fire Phoenix’s eyes burned with a mysterious five-colored radiance, its entire body covered in scarlet Earth Fire. It swooped down on the Pill Furnace, pressing it, while Earth Fire burned the Pill Furnace with full force, as if refining a pill.
The temperature inside the Pill Furnace suddenly rose, Qingzi’s sword lost its power before the flames, melting away, along with his Divine Split.
A Phoenix appeared, its cold gaze fixed on him, "Originally, a few small fry would be enough for a medicine primer, but since a big fish came along, you will become nourishment for this Saint’s rebirth."
"You’re not dead?"
Qingzi was terrified upon hearing this.
"I’m merely undergoing nirvana; this Five-Turn Nirvana Pill is crafted for myself. After this nirvana, this Saint will advance further, stepping into the Great Emperor Realm."
The Fire Phoenix declared proudly, launching an attack simultaneously.
Qingzi could only watch helplessly as the Fire Phoenix’s sharp claw pierced his chest, tearing apart his Primordial Spirit.
"Damn it!"
Qingzi’s eyes were bloodshot, roaring in fury as he recklessly charged at the Fire Phoenix, attempting to deny any benefits to his opponent.
However, the Fire Phoenix merely waved its wing lightly and sent him flying, crashing heavily against the Pill Furnace’s inner wall, further shattering him.
"Even if your main body came, it would be a dead end; how dare a mere Divine Split act arrogant?"
The Fire Phoenix disdainfully attacked, shattering the Divine Split, then refining it with Earth Fire, reclaiming the Emperor Pill.
Shi Kongxuan was speechless, stunned by the shocking scene.
"This is... too terrifying."
He never expected that this seemingly calm skeleton hid such formidable power.
"This is troublesome; the master of this place didn’t die but underwent nirvana."
Shen Wang’s expression was grim.
"Ah? Nirvana? This Phoenix was originally a Great Saint; if it undergoes nirvana, wouldn’t it..."
Shi Kongxuan was horrified.
"It should advance further, stepping into the Demon Emperor Realm!"
Shen Wang took a deep breath, eyes flickering, considering making an escape.
Even though there might be an ambush outside, this being here was more terrifying.
"Let’s observe for now."
Shen Wang formed hand seals, preparing to use arrays to open an escape route, ready to leave at any moment, yet not rushing, seizing the opportunity to act.
Having refined Qingzi’s Divine Split, the Fire Phoenix’s skeleton no longer needed to be distracted; it turned to glance outside, its eyes gleaming with murderous intent.
"Anyone who dares enter this Saint’s territory must die!"
It flapped its wings, causing Earth Fire to surge, quickly forming one Fire Phoenix after another, swiftly flying out of the palace to hunt down those outside.
It sealed the space; these intruders would all be killed, allowing it to undergo nirvana in peace.
Outside the palace, some people had realized something was amiss and retreated, while others, unwilling to give up, let out cries of alarm upon seeing the scarlet Phoenixes flying out, forced to turn and flee.
But by then it was too late; each of these Fire Phoenixes had the strength of a Demon Saint, effortlessly slaughtering anyone below that level.
